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Scientists say they have discovered what could be the birth of a new moon in the rings of Saturn.
Informally named Peggy, the object would become the 63rd moon in Saturn's orbit if confirmed.
The evidence comes from a black-and-white image of the outermost ring captured by the Cassini spacecraft.
"Witnessing the birth of a tiny moon is an exciting, unexpected event," said Linda Spilker of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27056698